Jovan Adepo Quotes

For me, as an actor, it's always about getting out of my own way. I can put so much pressure on myself to keep up and make my director happy instead of being in the moment.

Jovan Adepo

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• For me, as an actor, it's always about getting out of my own way. I can put so much pressure on myself to keep up and make my director happy instead of being in the moment.

  

  Jovan Adepo
  • Happy
  • Director
  • Own Way